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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources