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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major 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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