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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education