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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources