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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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