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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources