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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education