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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources