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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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