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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education