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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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