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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources