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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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