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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources