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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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