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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources