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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education