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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world 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. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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