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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources