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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources