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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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