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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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