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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources