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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)