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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education