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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources