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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 changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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