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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources