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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources