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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources