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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources