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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors 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 massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education