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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources