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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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