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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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