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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources