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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)