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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)