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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources