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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education