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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education