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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons