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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education