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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations 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. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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