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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable students all around the world to take courses online. 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 normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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