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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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