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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources