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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources