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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources