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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education