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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not 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 online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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