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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources