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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education