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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education