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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. 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 but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively 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 learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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