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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources