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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)