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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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