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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources