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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources