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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources