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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources