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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education