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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education