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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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