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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education