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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources