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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education