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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education