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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources