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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education