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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor 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 blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education