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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education