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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education