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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources