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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources