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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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