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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources