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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons