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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources