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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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