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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources