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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education