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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources