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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources