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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources