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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education