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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources