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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education