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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources