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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take 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 students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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