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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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