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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses