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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education