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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)