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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education