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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources