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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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