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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education