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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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