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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources