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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate 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 online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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