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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around 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. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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