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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources