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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education