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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources