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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources