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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education