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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources