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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)