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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources