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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources