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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources