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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources