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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources