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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education