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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education