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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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