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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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