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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources