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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education