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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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