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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education