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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources