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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources