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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education