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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth 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 normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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