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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education