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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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