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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources