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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)