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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)