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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources