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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources