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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education