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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)