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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring 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 inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education