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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources