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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources