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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important 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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