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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources