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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)