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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources