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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources