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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education