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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education