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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources