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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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