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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education