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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources