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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources