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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources