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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies 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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