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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education