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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates 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 Education