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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes 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 generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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