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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources