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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education