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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants 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 online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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