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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education