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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education