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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education