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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education