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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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