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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education