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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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