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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources