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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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