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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources