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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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