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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources