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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning enable humans all around 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. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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