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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education