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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources