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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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