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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources