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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources