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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education