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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education