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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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