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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources