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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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