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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education