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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources