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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources