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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources