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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over 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 massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major 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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