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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources