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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons