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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources