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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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