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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education