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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources