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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources