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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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