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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons