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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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