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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources