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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources