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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education