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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources