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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources