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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education