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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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