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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources