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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons