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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education