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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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