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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources