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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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