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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources