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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources