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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources