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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources