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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education