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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources