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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education