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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources