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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education