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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education