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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)