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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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