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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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