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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources