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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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