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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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