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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources