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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education