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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver 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 MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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