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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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