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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)