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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources