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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources