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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)