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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education