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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources