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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education