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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education enable learners in nations all around 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. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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