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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources