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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition