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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education