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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)