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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education