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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)