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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons