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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education