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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources