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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources