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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education