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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education