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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources