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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education