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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources