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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education