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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources