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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources