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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education