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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education