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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources