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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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