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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education