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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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