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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources