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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources