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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education