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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education