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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)