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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons