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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education