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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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