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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)