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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources