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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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