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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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