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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)