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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources