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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources