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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources