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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources