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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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