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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources