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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources