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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education