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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key 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