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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all over 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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