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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses