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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education