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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources