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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources