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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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