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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education