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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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