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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)