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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources