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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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