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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education