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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources