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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources