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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources