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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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