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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education