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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources