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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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