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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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