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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education