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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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