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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education