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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources