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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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