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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education