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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education