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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources