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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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