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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources