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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources