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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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