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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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