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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education