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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)