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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education