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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education