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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education