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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education