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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources