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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses 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 usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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