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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education