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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education