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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources