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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)