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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources