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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling 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 sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources