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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources