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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources