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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources