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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources