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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources