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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources