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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)