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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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