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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources