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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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