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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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