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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources