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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education