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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources