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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources