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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources