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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)