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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources