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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)