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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education