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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth 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. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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