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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education