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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources