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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources