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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources