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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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