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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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