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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources