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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources