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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education