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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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