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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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