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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources