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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)