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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources