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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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