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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources