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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources