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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources