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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education