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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)