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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources