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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources