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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education