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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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