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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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