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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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