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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education