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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)