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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education