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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources