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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources