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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources