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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources