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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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