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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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