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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources