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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources