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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources