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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources