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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources