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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education