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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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