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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons