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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education