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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education