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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources