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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education