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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources