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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources