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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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