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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources