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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education