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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources