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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources