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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open education resources (OERs). As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. New trends in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.

There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key barriers associated with MOOCs and open education resources. For more details please visit this Open Education Book site.

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