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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education