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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources