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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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