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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources