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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important 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