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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education