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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources