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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education