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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)