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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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