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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources