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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources