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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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