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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)