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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)