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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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