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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources