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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources