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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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