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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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