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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources