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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources