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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources