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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. 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 MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources