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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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