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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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