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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources