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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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