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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources