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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources