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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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