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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources