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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources