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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources