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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources