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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources