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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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