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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)