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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education