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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources