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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources