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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education