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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education