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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education