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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education