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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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