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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education