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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education