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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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