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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in 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 (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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