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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes 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 online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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