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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources