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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources