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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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