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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education