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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education