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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)