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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. 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 typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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