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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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