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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education