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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)