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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources