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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education