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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources