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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education