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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education