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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education