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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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