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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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