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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education