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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources