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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth 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 generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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