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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources