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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources