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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources