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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)