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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education