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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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