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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education