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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources