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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources