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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources