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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources