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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education