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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources