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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources