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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education