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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education