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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)