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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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