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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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