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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around 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. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing 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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