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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education