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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources