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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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