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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources