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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education