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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources