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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education