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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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