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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all around 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. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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