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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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