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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)