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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)