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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. 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. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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